North Collins, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 103 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 103-17
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A. Buildings and parts thereof shall be maintained so as to be capable of sustaining safely their own weight and the loads to which they may be subject. B. Buildings shall be maintained so that loads are transmitted to the soil without undue differential settlement, unsafe deformation or movement of the building or of any structural part. C. Buildings shall be maintained so that protection is provided for all structural members which may become structurally unsound if left unprotected. Causes of such deterioration include, among others, action of freezing and thawing, dampness, corrosion, wetting and drying and termites and other destructive insects. D. Buildings built in soil which is water-bearing during any season of the year shall be maintained so that ground- and surface water will not penetrate into habitable spaces, basements and cellars.
North Collins Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-17 establishes baseline structural and environmental maintenance standards for all buildings. Under this provision, buildings must be kept structurally sound enough to bear their own weight and imposed loads, with those loads transferred safely to the ground without harmful settling or movement. The rule also requires that structural members be shielded from deteriorating forces such as freeze-thaw cycles, moisture, corrosion, and insect damage, and that buildings on water-bearing soil be kept free from groundwater and surface water intrusion into habitable areas, basements, and cellars.
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Property owners and managers operating under North Collins Code of Ordinances ch. 103 § 103-17 generally keep buildings in a condition where the structure can safely carry its own weight and any expected loads without undue settlement or deformation. Compliant operators routinely inspect and protect structural members against known deterioration risks—including moisture, corrosion, freeze-thaw cycles, and wood-destroying insects—and address any deficiencies promptly. For properties situated on seasonally water-bearing soil, operators typically maintain drainage, waterproofing, and related systems to prevent groundwater or surface water from entering habitable spaces, basements, or cellars.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 103-17 of the North Collins Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a building's structural integrity appears compromised or when water is penetrating habitable spaces, basements, or cellars. Tenants who observe signs of structural failure, significant settling, deteriorating structural members, or water intrusion may report these conditions to the local code enforcement authority responsible for administering ch. 103. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help residents understand how documented violations under § 103-17 may be relevant to habitability claims or other remedies available under New York law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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